Simple Vanilla Cupcakes

A very simple, all-in-and-mix cupcake recipe with many flavour variation options.

Ingredients

150g unsalted butter, softened
150g caster sugar
175g self raising flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method

Line muffin tins with 12 patty pans

Add all ingredients into a mixer and beat for approximately 2 minutes until light and creamy.

Divide the mixture into the patty pans

Bake in pre-heated oven at 180C for 18-20 minutes until just firm to the touch.

Cool on a wire cake rack

Variations:

For chocolate, just substitute 15g of cocoa powder for 15g of the SR flour

For choc chip, simply add 50g of choc chips

Add finely grated rind of a lemon or orange for a citrus flavour

For berry, add 75g of your favourite frozen berries